Computer Literacy Act of 1983

Summary

Computer Literacy Act of 1983 - Title I: Acquisition of Computer Hardware - Directs the Secretary of Education to allocate funds to local educational agencies (LEAs) for the acquisition of computer hardware for use in school classrooms. Directs the Secretary to allocate a specified amount to each State educational agency (SEA) for monitoring and enforcement. Sets forth requirements for LEA applications for such funds, to be approved by SEAs. Sets forth State responsibilities under this title. Sets forth provisions for participation of children from private schools. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through 1993 to carry out this title. Title II: Teacher Training Institutes - Directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to arrange for short-term or regular session institutes for advanced study to improve the qualifications of individuals who are engaged in, or preparing to engage in: (1) teaching the operation and use of new technologies; or (2) supervising or training such teachers. Directs the NSF to make grants or contracts for the development and operation of such institutes by nonprofit professional scientific or engineering organizations, science museums, regional science education centers, SEAs, and institutions of higher education (including community colleges). Requires that special consideration for such grants and contracts be given to institutes training teachers, or supervisors or trainers of teachers, serving or preparing to serve in elementary and secondary schools enrolling substantial numbers of culturally, economically, socially, and educationally handicapped youth, or in programs for children of limited English language proficiency. Provides for stipends for individuals who attend such institutes. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through 1993 to carry out this title. Title III: Information Dissemination and Evaluation - Directs the National Institute of Education (NIE) and the NSF to provide advice and technical assistance to SEAs and LEAs on the expenditure of funds under title I and on acquisition of suitable computer software by: (1) evaluating and disseminating information on available computer hardware and software's classroom usefulness; and (2) developing model educational software and making this available to computer software producers and distributors, teachers, and school administrators. Directs NIE and NSF to carry out such functions under grants or contracts. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through 1993 for such purpose. Directs the NSF to conduct, assist, and foster research and experimentation on, and dissemination of, models of instruction in the operation and use of computers. Directs the NSF to do so: (1) through grants to or contracts with nonprofit professional scientific or engineering organizations, science museums, regional science education centers, public television, SEAs, and institutions of higher education (including community colleges); and (2) giving priority to proposals prepared with active and broad community involvement or proposals to establish model training programs for adults. Permits funds from such grants or contracts to be used for the acquisition of computer hardware and software. Requires the Director of NSF to: (1) report to Congress annually on the results of such research and experimentation; and (2) in conjunction with NIE, disseminate information on such results to LEAs. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 to 1993 for such research, experimentation, and dissemination.

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Timeline

1. 3 August 1983

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 August 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 August 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 12 August 1983

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.

   Source: Committee

5. 29 August 1983

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Science Research and Technology.

   Source: Committee

6. 30 April 1984

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from Education, NSF.

   Source: Committee

7. 1 May 1984

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 3 May 1984

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

   Source: Committee

9. 3 May 1984

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 8 May 1984

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

11. 8 May 1984

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

12. 8 May 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Select Education Discharged.

    Source: Committee

13. 15 May 1984

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Education and Labor. Report No: 98-752 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

14. 15 May 1984

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Education and Labor. Report No: 98-752 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

15. 5 June 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

16. 19 June 1984

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

17. 19 June 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

18. 8 August 1984

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

19. 8 August 1984

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

20. 15 August 1984

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 552.

    Source: Calendars

21. 15 August 1984

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Science and Technology. Report No: 98-752 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

22. 15 August 1984

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Science and Technology. Report No: 98-752 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

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• Reported to House amended, Part II

  summary · EN · 15 August 1984

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 15 May 1984

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